Map Monday, Most Impactful Invention by US State

What’s the most impactful invention from your state? Before we answer that question, lets look at some of history’s most impactful inventions. When asked about the most impactful invention, many archeologists choose agriculture. Farming generated a more stable food supply which permitted populations to grow. While most people worked the… Read more“Map Monday, Most Impactful Invention by US State”

Map Monday, Land Use in the US

The US Department of Agriculture tracks land use within the United States. As its name implies, the USDA’s primary responsibility covers agriculture such as crops, livestock, and timber. Their surveys include details within each of those categories. For example, what types of crops and the uses of them. What you… Read more“Map Monday, Land Use in the US”

Map Monday, Wearing a Wedding Ring

A wedding ring or alternatively a wedding band is a worn to indicate that the wearer is married. In western culture they are typically made of gold or another precious metals such as palladium or platinum. The tradition of wearing wedding rings dates back thousands of years. The oldest evidence… Read more“Map Monday, Wearing a Wedding Ring”